Tourism News
To provide you with the latest travel news

Airfares to mainland China soared in the past few weeks when the coronavirus crisis escalated from a regional outbreak into a global pandemic, as desperate travelers rushed for limited seats on the few carriers that were still flying to the country amid a widening circle of global quarantines and travel ban.
The average price of air tickets from Italy, Spain, Sweden, the United States, and Iran –...

Cathay Pacific will slash passenger capacity by 96% in April and May as the coronavirus shuts down travel across the world.
The airline has already asked staff to take unpaid leave and warned that it faces a substantial loss in the first half of this year, with a HK$2 billion ($257 million) loss in February alone. It also said it would operate a “bare skeleton” schedule for passenger flights in...

Zhejiang New Century Hotel Management reported that its revenue for 2019 rose 7.2% to RMB1,928.0 million and that its EBITDA climbed 144.1% to RMB741.9 million. Gross profit was RMB565.0 million, up by 20.7%. Net profit was RMB205.0 million, 8.4% more than the previous year.
The Chinese hotelier which is invested by Trip.com Group said earlier that it suspended operations at five properties for ...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019. This was down from 4.6% year-over-year growth for the prior month and is the lowest monthly increase since April 2010, at the time of the volcanic ash cloud crisis in Europe th...

Oaky, the #1 upselling platform, announces today that it has closed a $9.5 million Series A financing. PeakSpan Capital, a growth-stage investment firm focused on the B2B software arena with offices in New York and Silicon Valley, led the round. Oaky will use the funds to increase investment in product development, continued geographic expansion and team growth across all functional groups.
“We ...

China's top economic planner has allocated 5.7 billion yuan (about 814 million U.S. dollars) to support project construction in the cultural tourism industry that has taken a hard hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The investment will be used on 485 projects including protection facilities of national cultural and natural heritage and tourism infrastructure, according to the National Developm...

Marriot's RevPAR in Greater China dropsMarriott is the world’s largest hotel operator with 800 properties in the Asia Pacific region and roughly half in Greater China.
China is also Marriott’s fastest-growing market, where it is building a number of new hotels. Leeny Oberg, EVP and CFO said openings could slow down due to the virus.
At the end of 2019, Marriott had 375 properties with roughly ...

With spring right around the corner, one of the sectors hit the hardest by the novel coronavirus epidemic is gaining steam in its recovery. China's tourism industry is biding its time with multiple innovations and aid for a postponed high season.
As people choose to stay at home during the epidemic outbreak, the tourism industry, along with catering and out-of-home entertainment, were significant...

Talk of coronavirus overshadowed Hyatt Hotel’s strong finish to the year during Thursday’s quarterly earnings call.
CEO Mark Hoplamazian began by acknowledging the company’s staff in the Asia Pacific region, which he said is operating in “extraordinary circumstances and demonstrating a profound commitment to care for their families, for our guests and our customers, for our hotel owners and f...

Chinese travelers and businesses have expressed confidence in the development of the country's tourism industry, although it was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
"China's tourism economy will prove strong resilience against the epidemic," Dai Bin, president of China Tourism Academy, said during an online conference Thursday....

Broadway Mansions Hotel

Originally Constructed By A British Merchant In 1934, The Broadway Mansions Hotel (Bund) Stands Is Located Just One Block From The Bund And Two Blocks From The Shops And Restaurants That Line Nanjing Road. This Venerable Property Is Located In The Center Of Shanghai, China's Historic District.
The Broadway Mansions Hotel 19th Floor Restaurant Serves Classic Huaiyang Dishes And Boasts Views Of The Bund And Suzhou Creek. Ubc Coffee, Located In The Marble-clad Lobby, Serves Western And Asian Cuisine 24 Hours A Day, While Sight-view Hall Prepares Western Buffet Breakfasts And Huaiyang Cuisine. Broadway Mansions Hotel Amenities Include A Business Center, Computers With High-speed Internet Access, Postal/Parcel Services And Flexible Conference Facilities. A Vip Room Can Be Reserved For Business Or Celebratory Occasions. Recreation Options Include Complimentary Use Of A Fitness Center That Houses A Sauna And A Steam Room.
The 19-Story Broadway Mansions Hotel Features 260 Air-conditioned Guestrooms And Suites, Many With Shanghai And River Views. Warm Color Schemes Provide The Back For Sitting Areas With Upholstered Chairs, Desks And Minibars. High-speed Internet Access, Complimentary Bottled Water And Satellite Television Are Available In All Accommodations. Every Room Also Includes Marble Bathrooms With Bathrobes, Slippers And Makeup Mirrors. Suites Provide Living And Formal Dining Areas. The Executive Room Features High Tea, Breakfast Vouchers, A Chinese Gift And Welcome Fruit Bowl.